Public Health Service Achievement Medal
| Public Health Service Achievement Medal | |
|---|---|
Uniformed Service of the United States | |
| Status | Currently awarded |
 Ribbon of PHS Achievement Medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Department of Transportation Superior Achievement Medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | Joint Service Achievement Medal[1] |
| Related | Achievement Medal (Other Services) |
The Public Health Achievement Medal is a
Uniformed Services of the United States whose accomplishments or achievements are of outstanding or unique significance to the missions of the Corps. It is the ninth-highest award awarded by the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
.
Criteria
The PHS Achievement Medal is awarded to an officer for superior efforts or outcomes in accomplishing a program's mission. This could include recognition of the advancement of program objectives, sustained above-average accomplishments, or superior dedication to duty over a relatively short period of time.[2]
See also
- Awards and decorations of the Public Health Service
- Awards and decorations of the United States government
References
- ^ a b "Wear of Awards and Badges" (PDF). Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ "Commissioned Officers' Awards Program" (PDF). Commissioned Officer Corps of the US Public Health Service. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
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